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Whole wheat pasta with walnuts and parsley

Pasta with Grilled Vegetables, Toasted Walnuts, and Parsley: Perfect Summer Fare

Grilled vegetables with toasted walnuts, parsley, and whole grain pasta can be enjoyed hot, warm,...
Refreshing cucumber-infused drink with ice in a clear glass.

Cucumber Lime Spritzer: Your Go-To Summer Drink, Any Time of Day

I love creating luscious cocktails, most of which star fruits, vegetables, and herbs. (Here's a...
Brown rice and black beans with avocado

Better-for-You Rice and Beans (Recipe)

Rice and beans is a healthy staple, loaded in nutrients and big in flavor. Choose...
Rice and black bean bowl with avocado

Mexican Rice and Bean Bowl with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Cinco de Mayo may only be one day, but I have more Mexican deliciousness up...
Black bean stew topped with cilantro and onions

Black Beans: Quick, Easy, Delicious

Black beans get south-of-the-border treatment in this easy recipe that is great paired with brown...
Chunky tomato jalapeno pico de gallo

Five Salsas for Cinco de Mayo (May Include Guacamole)

Cinco de Mayo is around the corner, which means it's time to grab some salsa...
A bowl of creamy green soup garnished with fresh green herbs.

Spring Green Soup Starring Cauliflower and Peas

This lovely green-hued soup says "Welcome, Spring!" yet it still delivers the hearty warmth of...
Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and asparagus spears on a white plate.

Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon and Lemony Hollandaise

Eggs Benedict is a classic, and the classics never go out of style. But a contemporary...
Cashew vegetable stir-fry served on rice

Foods to Make Healthy Living Easier

Sure, we all know the things we should be doing to promote health, prevent disease, and...
Seared salmon fillet over green curry vegetable sauce

Salmon Green Curry with Sweet Potatoes: For Lent, or Anytime

In some Christian traditions, many people consume fish on Fridays during the Lenten season. Other...